Reporting to the General Manager, the Manager, Recreation is accountable for all aspects of the Recreation Department. The Manager, Recreation assesses each resident’s recreational and social needs and plans, develops, implements, evaluates and works to meet those needs. In addition, the Manager, Recreation supervises all recreation staff, develops and manages the Recreation Department budget, acts as a professional role model for staff as a part of the management team and promotes the recreation department within the facility and the community at large.

Responsibilities

Human Resources Management

Responsible for recruitment, discipline and termination of Recreation department employees and Services such as Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.

Ensures performance issues of recreation staff, students and volunteers are resolved to meet service standards and commitments.

Coordinates student placement programs within the recreation department and completes any documentation of such programs.

Manages all Recreation staff including the development of their schedules, coordinating work assignments and dealing with employee issues as they arise.

On a regular basis attends in-service and education sessions to continually upgrade professional skills.

Acts as a contributing member of the management Team.

Administration

Develops and coordinates recreation programs that meet the emotional, psychological, physical, social and spiritual needs of the residents, including the hands-on delivery of recreational programs to the residents.

Reports and documents in the Interdisciplinary Resident Progress Record relevant observations concerning resident behaviour and communicates these observations to other members of the care team.

Acts as the facility liaison for the Resident Council. Coordinates support for the Resident Council as necessary.

Oversees the volunteer program at the facility including the recruitment, training, placement and recognition of all volunteers.

Liaisons with community agencies, groups and individuals to augment programs and promote the facility within the community.

Responsible for the planning and implementation of the Recreation Department budget, both operating and capital.

Oversees the orientation and training of all new Recreation staff.

Oversees and updates standards, procedures and Recreation records in order to maintain an organized and efficient department.

Ensures the ongoing maintenance of all recreation equipment and supplies and provides documentation of the same.

Develops and distributes a monthly recreation program calendar to all residents.

Good physical and emotional health with capabilities that is compatible with walking, stooping, bending, lifting heavy objects and pushing heavy carts. Must be free from any allergies or related conditions that may be aggravated by working with pets.

Ability to communicate and establish harmonious relationships with residents, families, volunteers, and visitors of the facility.